Tarihi Fethiye Hamamı

Tarihi Fethiye Hamamı, known to foreign visitors as The Old Turkish Bath, is a Turkish bath on 47. Sokak in the Cumhuriyet neighbourhood of central Fethiye. The hammam lies within Paspatur, the town's old bazaar; the business states that the building has been used as a hammam since the 16th century. Inside are marble flooring, raised seating platforms and kurnas (marble basins).
A visit begins with moving from the warm section to the hot section and working up a sweat. The whole body is then scrubbed with a kese (exfoliating mitt), a foam massage is given with olive oil soap, and the hair is washed with shampoo. On request, the visit can end with a 20-minute rose oil massage and a glass of tea. The menu also includes a 60-minute aromatherapy massage, a 20-minute partial massage, facials, manicure and pedicure; a barber also works under the same roof.
The hammam has two separate sections: one reserved for men only and the other mixed. Lockers, towels and changing cubicles are provided; guests may go in wearing a swimsuit or wrapped in a traditional peshtemal. A good choice for travellers trying hammam culture for the first time and for those who want a break in a historic building while exploring the old bazaar.
According to its Google listing, the hammam is open every day from 09.00 to 23.00. For information and bookings, the business can be reached on its landline or mobile number.